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The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The year 'SS for several centuries has been quite a memorable one in history.
 In 14SS Columbus was trying all means possible to enlist the aid necessary to enable him to go in search of the western world, or as he believed to find a new and shor- ter route to China. He found 1t four years later, in 1492.
 In 15SS Queen Elizabeth. with the English nation at her back and Sir Francis Drake and other gallant sea rovers in her front, defeated the "Invincible Armada" with which Spain threatened to overwhelm her kingdom and the Protestant reli- zion. It was the deadliest blow that Spanish despotism ever re- ceived, and greatly aided in the es- tablishment of civil liberty in Hol- land and the world at large.
 In 1888, England, with the help of the Prince of Orange, who came over with gallant army of Dutch men at his back, achieved the ex- pulsion of the bigoted and tyrani- cal James H., the last and worst of the House of Stuart, the last king of England who pretended to rule by the ''grace and special act of God" rather than by the will of the people. From 1888 English writers date the establishment of civil lib- erty in their country and that great era they dignify as "the Revolu- tion."
 In 17S8 Washington was elected President of the United States to set in motion and administer the constitution he helped to frame.
 From that suspicious event we date a new era Tn the worlds his tory. Everything has been changed since then and is likely to keep on changing for the better always.
 In 1888, now close at hand, we shall expect great things to core spond with the events which have made that year so remarkable for four succeeding centuries.-Garden City (Kan.) Sentinel.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

A new outlet for the horses o1 Colorado has just presented itself in a demand from Old Mexico fol our western horses. Several par ties are already in Colorado pur- chasing horses for shipment to Mexico. The Texas horse and the horse of the Rio Grande is very much ot a scrub, and desire is now seizing our Mexican neighbors to have a better grade of horses and the natural place to look fo1 them is upon our western ranges. There is no reason why our north western ranges should not contrib ute to this demand if the present venture of the Mexicans will war rant the trade in becoming perma- nent. The northwestern horses will be coming upon our markets in in creasing numbers each year now, and 1t behOoves our horsemen to be watching and cultivating new mar kets.-Miles City Live Stock Jour nal.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The following is the law govern ing rodoes in Arizona, according to the revised statutes:
 Sec. 1. Cattle owners living in the seme general neighborhood can agree upon the time, manner and place of holding rodoes, but such rodoes shall be held once in each year. When the time of rodoes is agreed upon, notice of the same must be posted in three public places in the neighborhood, and at least ten days previous to such TO- does.
 Sec. ?. Cattle owners after each rodeo shall drive all the cattle be- longing to them back to the ranches in possession of the owners of such cattle respectively.
 Sec. 3. Whenever any person turns cattle on any range already occupied or in possession of anoth- CT he shall furnish water on such range in addition to that already thereon free, unfenced and on the surface sufficient to water all such additional cattle.
 Sec. 4. Any person violating tht provisions of this act is guilty of 2 misdemeanor and punishable as provided for the punishment of z misdemeanor by the penal code.
 Chapter 81 of the compiled law: of Arizona, and "an act for the pro lection of stock raisers," approved March 7th, 1881, are hereby re pealed,
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

When Buffaloa aBill.was here with his Wild West show, says the WasL- ington City Sunday Gazette, the small boys tried to initiate the cow boys in throwing the lasso, and several accidents occurred through the little fellows being caught by an improvised lariat, thrown by an inexperienceds.youngster. Itseems that he has created a similar sen sation in London, and the telegraph brings the report of the death of a young man>from Iplaying Buffalo Bill. In this case the victim al- lowed the other boys to butt him in the stomach, after which the Buff falo ran away, and all of them gave chase, and the boy whom he caught had to be buffalo next. If the father of the boy was a thrifty Yankee instead of an Englishman, he would probably sue Buffalo Bill for consequential damages.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

An observant gentleman who has lately been to both cities says there Is a great difference to be noted be- tween the meat markets of San Francisco and Chicago. In the former city meat markets are num- erous and the finest, fattest car casses are exposed to view, and meat is cheap. In Chicago meat markets are hard to find and when they are found the goods do not begin to compare with those in San Francisco. He accounts for the difference by saying that the meat markets of Chicago are in the hands of a grasping monopoly, who dish out the meat to suit themselves The gentleman draws the conclu- sion that meat monopolYi is not good thing for the meat winners ot a city.-Hoof and Horn.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

A young Chicago doctor was here last Sunday and we induced him to accompany us and occupy our pew in church. He had lived in Chi cago so long he hardly knew how to act in church, and we had diff culty in keeping him from snap ping his fingers at the grave and pious usher and asking him why in thunder he didn't bring him a programme. The minister took his text, and it was:
 "Andshe had suffered from many physicians"
 That Chicago doctor got right up, grabbed his hat and snorted out: "If a stranger has to be in suited when he goes to see the first performance, I shall not stay and have it flung in my very teeth:"- Texas Siftings.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The far-famed Miller & Lux ranches are no small affairs, even here in Southwest Texas, where small ranches are confined to those comprising thousands of acres. Mir. Lux recently died, but the property is yet managed as before. There are sixteen different properties, sit uated in Oregon, California and Nevada, the total acreage amount ing to 697,616. They slaughter about 18,OOO cattle, 8O,OOO sheep, and 5000 hogs annually, which they fatten themselves, and raise some 10000 head of horses i'm proved with Clydesdale and Per cheron blood. They raise some 50,0O0 sacks of wheat and great quantities of fruit.-Texas Live Stock Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The Riddleberger episodereminds me of a case in which old From" Marshall was supposed to have in- suited the dignity of the court, and he was fined $50. Tom, on hearing this, rather added to the insult, and he was fined another $50. Tom was equal to the occasion. Leaning toward the bench he said, Judge, lend me hundred dollars" Upon this the court exclaimed: "Mr. Sheriff, remit the entire fine. The state is better able to lose a hun dred dollars than I am."
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

'My dear friend," said a man, addressing an acquaintance, "Why don't you do something with your son?"
 "What's the matter with him?"
 Why, I noticed that while he was playing with several little fel- lows he robbed them of all their marbles"
 That's all right"
 All right My gracious, do you want him to be robber?"
 "Yes, that's the drift of my teach ings. You see, I am bringing him up to keep summer hotel. l."-Ar- kansaw Traveller.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Too many people labor under the impression that the newspapers should be par excellence whether they are patronized or not. They expect to see the paper crowded with news, yet they will not con- tribute a farthing for it's support Very often the remark is made: 'I will give you an ad. or subscrip- tion to help you along" Newspaper men are not objects of charity and do not labor as such. They give more than the value received for all the business Tn the way of adver- Using they get. Those men who take this charity view of the matter are unmindful of the fact that the advertising columns of the news paper are the index of the pros perity of their town or city. A live paper, we'll filled with business ad- vertisements, is indicative of the welfare of the town, and is the best representation that could be made, They attract home-seekers to a To- cality that would otherwise never come. Capitalists who are in search of land investments are attracted by them. Of course all the invest ments help the newspaper man. just as a sale of goods aids the business man, but at the same time it benefits the one who advertises tc a much greater extent than 1t does the printer. Any town can have g good paper if it receives proper support. Just so with business establishment. Advertising has done more to enrich men than any, thing else in the world. A mar who fully understands what news papers are and what they do, never puts in an advertisement to help the printer, but does it exclusively to help himself. It is a matter o1 legitimate business, and not one o1 charity. Encourage the business interest of the printer, as he en- courages the growth and business interests of your town, county and State, and a live, energetic and newsy paper will follow.-Renc (Nev.) Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, D. E. Salmon, announces officially that pleuro-pneumonia exists in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia and Illinois.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Australian sheepmen have real ized but two cents a pound for the pick of their focks shipped frozen to England, and are abandoning the business in disgust.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

A western paper claims that three of 'the stingiest men in the world live in that locality. One of them will not drink as much water as he wants unless it is from his neigh bor's we'll. The second forbids any of his family writing anything but a small hand, as it is a waste of ink to make large letters. The third stops his clock at night to save the
 wear on the machinery. They all refuse to take newspaper on the ground that it is terrible strain on their spectacles to read news papers even in the day time.-Ex.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

To a prominent stockman the Texas Journal man said: "What are the characteristics of the dis ease among cattle called charbon?" "It is a very contagious disease pe- culiar to no locality nor climate, bust just anywhere; it affects cat tie in the same way, or nearly so that glanders does horses, and is equally as destructive. It is much to be feared, and as a disease, too, with which the country has an old acquaintance. While there are remedies for it, it is yet hard to treat"
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

The shock of the Granada earth quake in 1884, travelled at the rate of 1900 miles an hour.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PAID FOR WOOL AND
 HIDES IN TRADE OR CASH.

Salt delivered to cattle or sheepmen their ranges prices lower than be obtained any where else and with promptness and dispatch. Stockmen depend upon the Salt being clean and in good condition All orders promptly filed Terms furnished application. Core spondence solicited.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Two carloads of goats were ship ped from Gatesville, Texas, to Chit cago last week, and beat sheep out of the market as to price. The milkers among the lot readily sold for $5 each, and the kids at $250.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29
Something to Smile At.

''It is love that makes the world go round" we are informed by the poets. It is a somewhat notable fact that a very limited quantity of poor whiskey will produce the same effect.-Chicago News.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

A boy was being examined as witness in a New York court. The point involved was proving the date of an afray.
 Lawyer-"How do you know that theffght'' occurred on Sunday?"
 Because it..was..the day I had to go to the side door of the saloon fol. beer"
 "That settles it," remarked the judge.-Texas Siftings.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Dr. Joseph Parker, of London, is now pastor of Plymouth Church.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

"Have. you seen my beautiful yacht?" . "Have I seen your beautiful whacht?".
 Beautiful yacht"
 Beautiful whatch?"
 ''Yacht yacht! yachtl"
 "Oh, no have nacht."
 "If it is not too hacht let's tracht down to the spacht where 1 keep my yacht! !"
 'I wacht that you have nacht gacht a yacht; Great Scacht I know your placht; you ought to be shacht; I'll nacht stir one jacht; your yacht is nothing but an old tuchb."-N. Y. Sun.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

An Austin Sunday-school teacher was explaining a chapter in Gene sis to class of boys. He asked:
 "Why did Ham laugh at his father, Noah?"
 Because Noah was drunk"
 'You would not laugh at your father, if he were to come home drunk, would pou?"
 Il never get much of a chance. He comes home so late that I'm al- ways asleep.-Texas Siftings.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

"Johnny, my son, do you know you. broke the Sabbath" said John ny's mamma, sadly.
 "Thank heaven" !" retorted John ny, vehemently.
 "Why, John, what do you mean?"
 "Oh, we'll, I'm glad the old things broke /; I don't like the Sabbath. ."- Life.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-09-29

Proud father-"Welcome back to the old farm, my boy. So you got through college all right?
 Farmers son-Yes, father,
 P. F.-Ye know I told you to study up on chemistry and things so you'd know best what to do with different kinds of land. What do you think of that flat medder there, for instance?
 F. S.-Cracky, what a place for ball game.-Tid- Bits.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
THE DUBUQUE ROUTE, IMPORTANT
CHANGE OF TIME.

THE DUbUOOE y lIuE "A - l.
CHANGE OF TIME.
Minnesota & Northwestern r. r. Co..
Traffic Managers Office.
St. Paul, February 8. 1887.
Commencing Monday, Feb. Z, 1887,
the trains over the Minnesota s. North
Western Railway will depart from and
arrive in st. Paul and Minneapolis as
follows:
No. 1. Leaves Minneapolis 7:3O a. m.
st. Paul Sis a. M, for St. Louis, Chicago
and Kansas City.
No. 3. Chicago Fast Express, leave!
Minneapolis at 1890 p. m, St. Paul IL
p. M, arriving at Chicago 6:35 a. m.
No. S. St. Louis and Kansas City Elk
press, leaves Minneapolis 400 p. m. St
Paul 4:30 p. m.
No. 6. St. Louis and Kansas City Elk
press, arrives in st. Paul 11:25 a. IN. Min
neapolis 1855 a. IN.
No. 4. Chicago Fast Express will ar
rive in st. Paul 4:45 p. m, M%inneapoll
$50 p. m,
No. 2. Chicago, St. Louis and Kansa
Express, will arrive in st. Paul7: p. m
Minneapolis $50 p. m.
J. A. HANLEy, Traffic Manager.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
SOCIALS, MEETINGS, ETC.

The executive committee of the Mower
Co. Agricultural Society will meet at
the Court House, Saturday, Feb. 10.
A full attendance is requested.
G. Fl. HUNTINGTON. Vice Pres, =
Christ Church Episcopal; Rev. ?. B.
Peabody, Rector. Services, next Sun
day, as follows: 1870 a. M; subject,
Character Of St. Paul" 700 p. M;
subject, Parable Of the Saviour"
The Temple Builders will hold q Val
entine sociable at the Hotel Robinson,
next Wednesday evening. All invited.
The W. C. T. u. will meet Saturday
afternoon at g. a. r.. Armery. A full
attendance is requested.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
FARM FOR SALE CHEAP.

50 acres for sale in the village
Lansing, in a good state of cultivation
we'll fenced, we'll watered, 5 acres
young timber in the rear, good bull
ings, abundance of small fruit and a
pies. Also span of matched bay Morg.
geldings, coming four, and a 10 year o
gelding. Terms one-third down, M
balance in two years at z per cent.
DAVID HONEYWELL,
Lansing Mimi,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your q
petite is poor, you are bothered wi
headache, you are fidgetty, nervous, al
generally out of sorts, and want to bra
up. Brace up, but not with stimulan'
spring medicines, or bitters, which ha
for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, al
which stimulate you for an hour, a.
then leaves you in worse condition tn
before. What you want IS an aftermath
that Will purify your blood, start healt]
action Of Liver and Kidneys, resto
your vitality. and give renewed heal
and strength. Such a medicine you "
find in Electric Bitters, and only 30 Ger
= bottle at Dorr & Wold's drug store. f
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.

u ap wood at J. F.. Fairbanks.
le your fowls to Horrobin g. Rice,
q tiers in all styles at Radermachers
" styles of furniture at Oleson's
q to d. B: Smiths for hard or sof,
coaAnd wood. - Wv. ~
Tbest and cheapest oysters at Rad
ern4hers. - -
,Igroceries which Richards sells arc
alYs fresh and clean.
Entire Wheat Flour.
MCBRIDE, THE GROCER.
qe and see the Rochester lamp
% ole power. MILLS & JOHNSON.
!! ltchl Itch! Golden Itch Cure
8 Fanted. POoLER & WEBER.
|, fPs-PUMPs-Jas. keenan, sells the
ben the world.
gold filings a specially, and low
pr at Peck s. Lemley's dental room
tn extracted without pain by use of
MS oxide gas, at Peck & Lemley's
d. rooms.
FL. Sterling is authorized to take
sfiptions, and to make collections
foe TRANSCRIPT.
cords of wood at j. F. Fairbanks
aE.W and $3.50 per. cord. $1.OO
pord extra for saving.
fncy for Tansills fine LA Boouet'
q. Best &c cigar sold.
P0oLER s. WEBER.
all who need hay! I have seventy
tat $500 per ton.
JAS. KEENAN,.
are taking many orders for our
" OF 45 books. They give perfect
4ctlon. Call and see a sample set.
choicest coffee and tea at Richards.
Dominican Sisters, this CITY,
t-open their music class this month.
; desiring lessons in Elocution can
ave every attention.
finest canned goods at Richards.
FTED.-10,0 600 live turkeys and
ems! In exchange for dry goods
focerles, for which we will pay the
it market price.
/. HoRRoBIN & RICE,
Opera House Block.
, pSAo ~ ILC CdI vi Uulk db laucr
t lrs.
|, on JAS. Keenan, and get one of
j. champion of the world flaming
which separates oats and wheat
l fection. He also sells the world
S med oscillating bob-sleighs Port
g and Swell body cutters, all very
. lably
9 um's Photographic Studio, on
- street, over post Office. In
S hlity of design and beauty of finish,
hntee to please. Am prepared to
# |the smalleststo nearly life, size pho
~ !. Come and see me and examine |
4 Eplay of latest styles.
" hirc to express my thanks to the |
n and patrons who have given me
generous holiday trade, and at
me time inform those who have
T + purchased machines, that I keep
pity on hand the justly celebrated
American sewing machine, also
knuine Singers, old and new styles,
e Royal St. John which finds ia
~ |ith many on account of never
T. hg thread, if turned either way,
L. fps sewing right on.
ID Yours very truly,
40 NJ. j. KEENAN,.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
OUR CLUB LIST.

OUR CLUB LIST.
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weeks.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
PERSONAL

g. Schleuder, c. II. Coats, F. !. Crane
and L. Dettlebach went to Duluth, Tues
day, to help boom the town. g. schleu-
der and L. Dettlebach were in st. Paul,
recently, and caused a 1uctuation OF the
real estate market there. Wherever Aus
tin men go the boom is sure to follow.
W. E. Stanley went to attend the coun.
Gil of Administration Of the Minnesota
Department G, A. R. Capt. m. M. Trow-
bridge and ]. T. Owens went up Wednes-
day to attend the annual encampment Of
the G. A. r.. . ..- r. .+... ri "
Andrew Knox, went to st. Paul Tues.
day, to attend the meeting of the direct
ors Of the Duluth, St. Cloud, Aankato
and Southern Minnesota r. r.
Harry Mortimer, the cigar manufactur-
or. of Spring Valley. was in the city
Wednesday. He may bring his manufac:
tory to Austin.
| Mrs. William Richards and daughter,
| Mrs. Mayor, have gone to Battle Creek,
! Michigan. They expect to be gone
about a year.
C. Fairbanks, of Dexter, was in the
city, Thursday, on his way to Madison,
Wis. -
Senator Halverson, of the Albert Lea
Enterprise. was in the city Monday.
A. P. Rounce, Rose Creeks furniture
man, was in the city. Thursday.
DR.. Hollister went to St. Paul, Tues
day, with the new charter.
Miss Laura Westfall came home from
st. Paul, Tuesday.
T.J. Thayer, of Spring Valley, was il
the city Tuesday.
Mrs. John Seaman, of Adams, was il
the city, Tuesday.
B.P. Haugen, of Marshall, was in tn
city Tuesday.
Geo. Hirsh, the new clothing man, ar
rived Tuesday.
8 G. W. Taylor returned from Chicago
Monday.
Miss Ida Smith has been visiting a
p St. Paul.
o. Nelson, of Nevada, was IN the cit.
Tuesday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11

NpN goods At the Austin Furnl-
turaq's.
f1rilture repaired at the Austin
Furniture Cos.
II 1ou want to BUY or RENT a farm
call 1.-THE office Of Richardson, Day & Co.
oveF\rst National Bank. ea 2'"s~f
! aal sell all of my Wheeler & Wilson
Sewpf Machines at cost. This isa bar
gai441 machines. G. T.. Mills.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
COW BOYS AND DAIRY MAIDS.

One of the most entertaining events of
the season was that given by the young
people of the Congregational church, last
Friday evening, at the G. A. r. hall,
for the benefit Of the chapel fund. Sup
per was served at six o'clock, after
which there was a drill by the COW bows
and dairy lmaids; the COW boys using
hoes, and the maids using milking stools.
After the drill, a program of recitations
and singing was given. which was
heartily enjoyed by the large audience.
The protram was under the charge of
MIS-. Sherwood. who deserves credit for
the excellent name in which it was
carried out. There were nearly $50
tickets sold, which will net a good sum
for the fund.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
City and Vicinity.
TIME TABLES AT AUSTIN
.% Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.

GOING EAST 1 SOUTH.
rh;e. On md Miiw.nIee Mail and Express. 80 p m
(Yhico1o and Nilwankae Passenper...,.. S:35 p m
anst;r and Ram.av Paaenoer- ar 800 p m
stocr Ereipht tSnndav. Tnesd ay i Thurs.) 1:00 p m
Troi~ht. e-'Ns- 200 q IA and 500 p HI
Naaon civ Mail end Exnress. 300 p M
Macon 0itv Pasaennrr- S:45 p m,
Mason City Freights. $40 o m,4:45 p IN ana o:Ao p IN
&EE .-.-a GOING NORTH. s,-
st. Paul and Minneapolis Passenger and
Southern Minnesota Div. West........ 9:o0 q IN
Austin and Ramsey Passenger. S'os p III
81. Paul and Minneapolis Mail and Express
and Southern MINI. Div. east and west FAY p m
Ereirhts- --.....7 TOO a m. 5:45 p m and II As p m
Mason City Passengers r.;:;:41ea n ana 1d liz pm m
q. g, COLEMAN. Agent, Austin, Mimi.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1887-02-11
PUBLIC SALE OF STOCK.

Four horses, from three to seven year
old. Five mich cows; seven two year
old; eight yearlings. Tuesday, March
Terms of sale. SIX month on approve
security. 5 per cent. discount for casl
JNe. MERRILL.
Town Of Window u miles S. E. c
Austin.